Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises, Blanc de Noirs 1988 (1 BT)

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises, Blanc de Noirs 1988 

Excellent level and appearance, packed in presentation owc; Excellent niveau, et apparence, emballéee en caisse bois d'origine

Colour, as always, a deeper gold than Bollinger Grande Anneé - but these are the ungrafted vines. Heady, bread and honey, very winey, even yeasty nose. Very orangey taste, full and rich ( but dry, of course). It can take those classic, rich dishes like Lobster Newburg or Thermidor - names from the past but still an occasional treat. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

1 bt (owc)

This beautiful cellar was assembled by an avid wine collector with a taste for the fine and eclectic, spanning First Growth Bordeaux, 1er and Grand Cru Burgundy, with a twist of Rhône and Champagne Icons. All the wines were recently removed from a temperature-controlled private cellar and purchased from reputable sources. The interests of this passionate collector are well-evidenced here, with representation across all the greatest Burgundy Domaines together with the most recent sought-after names.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid